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Two collectors from Utah pleaded guilty this week in the government's crackdown on the looting and trafficking of ancient Native American artifacts. That's a rare success for prosecutors in the decades-long effort to curb an artifacts black market in the Four Corners states.

A group of illegal immigrants from Central America deported from the United States eat at a shelter near the Mexico-U.S. border, in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, July 28, 2010. Last year, the U.S. deported a record number of immigrants — and the Mexican border towns where they are being released face serious problems coping with the influx.

Mexican Deportees Strain Cities South Of The Border

The U.S. deported a record number of illegal immigrants last year. Many were released in Mexico's dangerous border cities, which are struggling to provide even temporary shelter.

Virginia May Hold Keys To White House, Senate

Obama's path to capturing Virginia again remains far from certain in a dead-heat race with Mitt Romney, whose White House dreams rely heavily on securing the state's 13 electoral votes. And the state's race between two well-regarded former governors could determine control of the U.S. Senate.

Neighboring Countries Put Watchful Eye on Hamas-Fatah Fighting

The recent fighting between Palestinians loyal to Hamas and to Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah Party is of intense concern not just to Israel and the United States, but to neighboring countries such as Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Middle East negotiator Aaron David Miller talks with Linda Wertheimer.

The Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce in Williamson, W.Va., is also home to The Coal House, built entirely of coal in 1933.

Obama's 'Clean Coal' Fighting Words To W.Va. Dems

How can an inmate beat out a sitting president in his party's primary? In parts of West Virginia, the answer is easy to explain. Just ask those who say Obama's policies threaten the culture of coal.

Candy Chang, co-founder of the website Neighborland, writes on an art installation in New Orleans in April. As part of a public street art project that later became Neighborland, Chang put nametag-like stickers on empty New Orleans storefronts for residents to write ideas for improving the city.

Filling In New Orleans' Future, One Blank At A Time

New Orleans residents are using Neighborland.com to post ideas for improving their neighborhoods. Initially a local public street art project, Neighborland tries to democratize city development by creating instant civic feedback. But the digital divide has left the city's computer illiterate out of the conversation.

Lost In 'The City Dark': Documenting Missing Stars

Peabody-winning filmmaker Ian Cheney tackles a rather intangible subject in his latest film: light pollution. Host David Greene speaks with Cheney about The City Dark and what people lose when they can no longer see the stars.

The Rev. Bill Freeman reads from a copy of the U.S. Constitution during a public hearing before the Holland City Council in June. Despite appeals from Freeman and others, the council decided not to expand its anti-discrimination laws to include gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Unlikely Advocates Fight For Gay Rights In Mich. City

Last June, the city council of Holland voted against adding sexual orientation and gender identity to local anti-discrimination laws. Now, religious leaders and Republicans have joined to pressure the council to change that vote.

Gorillaz, Recorded Live In Damascus

Listen as Damon Albarn and the cartoon-intensive cast of Gorillaz's new album Plastic Beach perform a historic concert with the Syrian National Orchestra for Arabic Music.

From Ferguson To The '16 Election, Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' Has Found Its Voice

The host of Comedy Central's The Nightly Show says it took a few months — and some advice from Jon Stewart — for him to get comfortable in his new role. Originally broadcast Aug. 19, 2015.

Robin Roberts of <em>Good Morning America</em> talks with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg about Facebook's new tool that lets users share their organ donor status.

Have You Friended Your Favorite Cause?

What Facebook did for organ donation this week underscores the power of social media in promoting a cause. No doubt social media can help charities make a quick splash, but more nonprofits are looking to harness its potential in a longer-lasting way.

Charles Bradley: An Impersonator Finds His Own Voice

The 62-year-old soul singer was discovered by Daptone Records while performing his James Brown tribute act. Bradley's debut album, No Time for Dreaming, is the realization of a lifelong dream.

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